Mediterranean flavour in the city

Enjoy the historic ambiance of the much-admired Elliott Street, just off Trafalgar Street, but in a home that is contemporary and distinctive with its plastered pillars and clean lines.

Secure and warm, this two-storey home offers delightful, private outdoor living and an interior layout giving separate living spaces for owners and their guests. The house is tucked away off the street down a private right of way.

Low upkeep demand equals relaxed living for busy, professional couples. Rockcote cladding, a steel tile-profile roof and the compact (344sqm), irrigated landscaped section means you won't be a slave to maintenance. The patio is covered for weather protection, leading to a paved terrace, giving space aplenty to host friends for a bbq.

It's an ideal recipe for those who want to be able to lock-and-leave.

The 2005 double-glazed home is master-built with an eye for detail. There are heated tile floors - controllable for zone and temperature, an alarm system, dedicated communications - cabling and an internal vacuum cleaning system.

Close the front door, open the wide glass doors to the patio and enjoy the sights and sounds of birds and the garden, away from the bustle.

With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and three toilets, owners have the privacy of an upstairs master bedroom. You can opt for two guest bedrooms downstairs, or one, using the second as a second lounge which opens to patio and garden.

The top floor, open-plan living area is bathed in light through the day and looks out over calming views of eastern hillsides. Cooks will enjoy the updated, well-equipped kitchen.

This is a very warm, well-insulated home whose heating is seldom used by the owners; a heat pump and gas fire in the living room.